number two
noun
plural number twos
informal
: solid waste from the body : feces
—used euphemistically
So, why is the brand new pool off limits on such a busy day? Mia Venesky, 9, volunteered to explain the delicate dilemma. She said, "The pool is closed because someone went number two in the pool."—
Suzanne Goldklang
Suzanne GoldklangOnce a dog who has parvovirus goes number two on the ground, the disease stays there for about six years, according to Dr. Payne.—Kaylee Olivas
compare number one sense 2
Kaylee OlivasExamples of number two in a Sentence
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Stealing the hearts of cool girls everywhere is Victoria’s Secret’s PINK brand, which clearly resonates in a big way, coming in at number two overall.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Sean Hastings, a policy manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), ship strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are currently the number one and number two threats to whales.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield ranks number two on our list of the best home warranty companies because of its comprehensive plans, high coverage caps and perks.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
In fact, his number two in this campaign is Jaume Guardiola, a former president of Barcelona’s economic committee under Laporta (but no relation to Pep Guardiola).
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
According to Sean Hastings, a policy manager for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), ship strikes and entanglements in fishing gear are currently the number one and number two threats to whales.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
American Home Shield ranks number two on our list of the best home warranty companies because of its comprehensive plans, high coverage caps and perks.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
In fact, his number two in this campaign is Jaume Guardiola, a former president of Barcelona’s economic committee under Laporta (but no relation to Pep Guardiola).
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Number two.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/number%20two. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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